The Old Success Inn

The Old Success Inn dates back to the 17th century and overlooks Whitesand Bay at Sennen Cove - the most westerly beach settlement in Cornwall. The 4-star inn has a bar and restaurant, and the beach is a short walk down the slipway. Dogs are welcome, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

Rooms are bright and modern despite the building’s age, each with a TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a hairdryer. A guest lounge provides a communal space. The garden looks out toward the bay. The inn has no on-site parking, but the Sennen Cove car park is nearby (it fills quickly in summer, with an overflow lot at the top of the hill).

Land’s End is roughly a 20-minute walk along the coast path. The Minack Theatre sits 6 miles east, and St Just - the nearest town with a supermarket - is 3 miles north. Sennen Cove beach itself produces reliable Atlantic surf, with board and wetsuit hire available on the sand. The RNLI operates a lifeboat station here and provides lifeguard cover through summer.

The Old Success scores 9.1 from 1,100 guest reviews, with particularly high marks from couples. The Round House and Capstan Gallery, a converted capstan house on the harbour slipway, shows local artists’ work a few steps from the front door.

Nearby: Sennen Cove (400m) and Gwynver Beach (0.9 miles). See our Sennen Cove guide for more beaches and walks in the area.